The decision of the Preta Gil family regarding the destination of its ashes has gained national repercussions. After his death at the age of 50, on July 20, in the United States, during cancer treatment in the intestine, the family members opted for an intimate and symbolic tribute, strengthening the legacy of affection and closeness left by the singer.
The funeral was held on Thursday (25 July), at the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro. The ceremony was marked by strong confusion and friends, family and admirers participated. Shortly thereafter, the body was brought to the cemetery and crematory of penance, in the port area of the state capital, where cremation occurred, such as the desire previously manifested by Preta.
Subsequently, family members defined that the artist’s ashes would be divided among the nearby people. Therefore, close friends and relatives will receive small parts of the singer’s remains. The measure aims to allow everyone to keep the black memory alive in his own way. As revealed, each container can be filed or understood according to the will of those who receive it. The family initiative was initially released by the editorialist Ancelmo Gois, by the newspaper or globe.
“Preta called me on the eve of Ana’s show at Voador Circus last August, to tell the disease and I was devastated. I was comforted and encouraged to go to the assembly that afternoon”, Gil, the singer’s brother, recalled one of the last dialogues he had with her.
The repercussion on social networks has revealed various feelings. While some Netizen have highlighted the symbolism of the sharing of ashes, others showed strange with the gesture. “I also want to be cremated. A symbolism. What a brilliant family,” wrote a follower. On the contrary, another user ranked the action as “morbid”.
Close to friends they also continued to pay homage. The Gominho influencer, for example, has published a personal memory on social networks. “You are seeing his little things here! Bixa has always been beautiful,” he wrote while showing a 1991 school report, belonging to the artist, when he was still 17 years old.
Preta Gil has been recognized for his aggregate posture and activism in social causes. In life, he cultivated profound links with various public figures and the general public, who was reflected in the demonstrations of affection after his departure.
Source: Terra
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